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C20 LSJ

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 91,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,836 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 84,836 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust runs right next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,484 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,690 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 54,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,283 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,986 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,786 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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C20 LSJ is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 LSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C20 LSJ registered?

C20 LSJ is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 5 January 2015.

Is C20 LSJ safe to buy?

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